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NCBA Bank

Also known as: NCBA Bank Kenya · NCBA Bank Limited · NCBA Kenya

Kenyan commercial bank operating 100+ branches across East Africa, offering banking, insurance, and digital financial services including mortgages and payroll solutions.

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved criminal charges against the chief executives of NCBA Bank, KCB Bank and Co-operative Bank over alleged failure to report suspicious transactions linked to proceeds of crime.

    CEOs of three top banks to be charged in Sh363M money laundering probe
  3. July 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    ow on Twitter Left to right: Award-winning Kenyan music producer Motif Di Don, Timothy Owase, CEO of the Kenya Film Commission, Mike Burns, President and Founding Partner of The Burns Brothers, and Nelly Wainaina, Group Director of Marketing, Communication and Citizenship at NCBA

    The Burns Brothers, Strathmore launch Creative Economy 101 to empower African creators
  5. The Standard

    After buying into NCBA and Safaricom, they want more shares in Absa Bank Kenya, formerly Barclays Bank, which defined Kenya’s old money and status.I had an account at Barclays when I was younger and more innocent.

    SA's change of tack in Kenya banking takeover unsettling
  6. The Standard

    The commitment was made during the recent final investment pitching event of the NCBA Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Women Small and Medium Enterprises (WSMEs) Acceleration Programme.

    New programme backs women-led businesses with Sh645m pledge
  7. Citizen Digital

    ce on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Muthaiga Golf Club's Jay Sandhu returned to the summit of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Order of Merit after producing a superb final-round performance to win the 2026 NCBA

    Jay Sandhu wins Limuru Open to reclaim KAGC lead
  8. The Standard

    orporate giants have announced more than Sh400 billion in acquisitions and stake increases in Kenya over seven months, marking one of the biggest waves of South African investment in Kenyan blue-chip companies in recent years.This development follows Nedbank's acquisition of NCBA

    The grand return: South African corporates back in droves despite historical fail
  9. The Standard

    The key ones are Safaricom, Absa and NCBA Bank. Remember Absa was originally ABSA (Amalgamated Banks of South Africa)!

    SA paradox: From xenophobia to buying blue-chip Safaricom, Absa and NCBA
  10. June 2026
  11. The Standard

    NCBA Bank Kenya serves as the REIT trustee, safeguarding investor assets and ensuring the fund complies with its trust deed.

    Kenya's first dollar-denominated green property fund oversubscribed as investors seek hard-currency returns
  12. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMwalimu National DT Sacco during the unveiling of a Salo Xpress, a partnership with NCBA Bank aimed at enhancing access to convenient and innovative financial solutions for its members, in Nairobi, on June 18, 2026.

    Mwalimu Sacco taps NCBA to rev up salary processing
  13. Citizen Digital

    Mwalimu Sacco, NCBA Bank launch new system to simplify salary processing By Citizen Reporter June 16, 2026 01:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Mwalimu National DT SACCO, in partnership w

    Mwalimu Sacco, NCBA Bank launch new system to simplify salary processing
Business

NCBA opens 100th branch, expands Kiambu County presence

The News

NCBA has reached its 100-branch milestone with the opening of a new outlet at Nord Mall in Ruiru, Kiambu County, bringing the bank's presence in the county to eight branches. The bank's managing director cited Ruiru's rapid urbanisation and growing SME ecosystem as key drivers for the expansion.

8 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 8 September

  1. NCBA opens 100th branch, expands Kiambu County presence

    NCBA has reached its 100-branch milestone with the opening of a new outlet at Nord Mall in Ruiru, Kiambu County, bringing the bank's presence in the county to eight branches. The bank's managing director cited Ruiru's rapid urbanisation and growing SME ecosystem as key drivers for the expansion.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 7 September

  1. Elvis Muigua wins second KAGC title at NCBA Railway

    Elvis Muigua of Windsor Golf Club won the 2026 NCBA Railway Invitation at Kenya Railways Golf Club with a three-round total of 217, one-over par, finishing four shots ahead of runner-up Aarush Vara.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. NCBA integrates insurance services with banking platforms

    NCBA Bank is embedding insurance protection solutions alongside banking and investment services to increase consumer access. The bank's NCBA Insurance and Bancassurance divisions recorded KSh 2.1 billion and KSh 2.3 billion in Gross Written Premiums respectively, with Bancassurance achieving 77% year-on-year growth in the first half of 2026.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. NCBA Bank ordered to reimburse Sh1.8 million after unauthorised reversal

    NCBA Bank Limited reversed Sh1,875,000 from Harriet Were's account without her knowledge in October 2019 at the request of her former employer, Nairobi Chapel, and has now been ordered to reimburse the amount.

    21 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 13 August

  1. Kabarak University ranked Kenya's top private university

    Kabarak University has been ranked Kenya's top private university and fifth overall in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, among 11 Kenyan institutions included in the global ranking. The university has also earned recognition as Best Performing Higher Learning Institution in Kenya at the 2025 Africa Champions Awards.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Ngecu sole female finalist in Kenya Junior Matchplay Championship

    Brianna-Simone Ngecu of Muthaiga Golf Club has become the only girl to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 NCBA Kenya Junior Matchplay Championship at Sigona Golf Club, defeating Jemile Gacheru 6&4 in the opening round.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Court adjourns case against three bank CEOs to Wednesday

    A Nairobi court has directed that the case against three banks (Co-op Bank, KCB, and NCBA) and their CEOs be mentioned on Wednesday to confirm service and verify the authenticity of High Court orders staying the proceedings. The defence obtained conservatory orders barring the trial court from proceeding, but the prosecution said it had only received orders relating to KCB Bank and its CEO.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 7 August

  1. Co-op Bank and CEO win interim court halt on prosecution

    Co-operative Bank of Kenya and its Group Managing Director Gideon Muriuki have secured interim High Court orders stopping their prosecution over allegations of failing to report suspicious transactions linked to a Ksh.363.4 million theft from First Assurance Investment Company Limited. The orders restrain the DPP and DCI from arresting, charging or prosecuting them pending the hearing of their constitutional petition.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. NCBA launches AI-enabled property ecosystem across East Africa

    NCBA Bank has launched PropertyDuk, described as East Africa's first AI-native property ecosystem that integrates property search, financing, building, furnishing and protection. The launch addresses Kenya's property market, estimated at over Sh1 trillion annually, where mortgage penetration remains low with about 30,000 active mortgages and nearly 79 per cent of urban Kenyans renting.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Three bank CEOs, former MCA charged in Ksh363M theft case

    The CEOs of NCBA Bank, KCB Bank, and Co-operative Bank have been charged with failure to report suspicious transactions linked to proceeds of crime in an alleged theft of Ksh363.4 million. A former nominated MCA has also been charged with stealing Ksh363,420,459 from First Assurance Investment Company Limited.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DPP approves charges against three bank CEOs over money laundering

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved criminal charges against the chief executives of NCBA Bank, KCB Bank and Co-operative Bank for allegedly failing to report suspicious transactions linked to proceeds of crime. The charges arise from investigations into the alleged theft of more than Sh363.4 million from First Assurance Investment Company Limited.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 July

  1. Burns Brothers, Strathmore launch Creative Economy 101 programme

    The Burns Brothers and Strathmore University Business School have launched Creative Economy 101, a self-paced online programme to equip African creators with business skills. The seven-module course covers entrepreneurship, intellectual property, finance, and business growth, with participants paying Ksh.8,500 for certification.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. South African banks pursue Kenya shares after retail failures

    South African companies are increasing their stake in Kenya's financial sector through investments in NCBA, Safaricom, and Absa Bank Kenya, after previous retail ventures like ShopRite and Massmart failed in the market.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. NCBA Bank, African Guarantee Fund back women entrepreneurs with $5 million

    NCBA Bank and African Guarantee Fund have committed $5 million to empower women entrepreneurs in Africa through the AFAWA Women Small and Medium Enterprises Acceleration Programme, which equips women-owned businesses with skills, networks, and access to finance. The commitment was announced at a pitch event where 32 women entrepreneurs presented their business plans to an investment panel.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. Jay Sandhu wins Limuru Open, reclaims KAGC championship lead

    Muthaiga Golf Club's Jay Sandhu won the 2026 NCBA Limuru Open & Brackenhurst Trophy with a five-under-par 211, securing his third Kenya Amateur Golf Championship title of the season and retaking the top spot on the KAGC Order of Merit with 940 points.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. South African firms invest over Sh400 billion in Kenya deals

    Three South African corporate giants have announced more than Sh400 billion in acquisitions and stake increases in Kenya over seven months, including Nedbank's acquisition of NCBA, Absa Group's increased ownership of Absa Bank Kenya, and Vodafone's increased stake in Safaricom, marking one of the biggest waves of South African investment in Kenyan blue-chip companies in recent years.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 5 July

  1. South African xenophobia rooted in inequality, not just immigration targeting

    A Kenyan writer explores South Africa's paradox of xenophobia against African immigrants alongside significant Kenyan investment in blue-chip South African firms, arguing that underlying inequality rather than simple immigrant targeting explains anti-foreigner sentiment.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Kenya's first dollar green property fund oversubscribed

    Kenya's TRIFIC Green USD I-REIT, a dollar-denominated real estate investment trust, was oversubscribed by 3 per cent, raising Sh4 billion against a subscription offer of Sh3.9 billion, reflecting investor appetite for hard-currency returns as the shilling faces pressure. The fund will list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on June 29 and expects to pay investors an annual return of about 8 per cent in dollars.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Mwalimu Sacco launches digital payroll system with NCBA Bank

    Mwalimu National DT Sacco and NCBA Bank have launched "Salo Xpress," a digital payroll management solution designed to eliminate delays in salary processing for teachers and TSC members. The platform offers real-time tracking, automated reconciliation, and faster turnaround times.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Mwalimu Sacco and NCBA launch Salo Xpress payroll system

    Mwalimu National DT SACCO and NCBA Bank Kenya have launched Salo Xpress, a payroll management solution designed to simplify salary processing through enhanced efficiency, convenience, transparency, and real-time visibility.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Eugene Wafula wins maiden KAGC title at Ruiru Open

    Muthaiga Golf Club's Eugene Wafula won the 2026 NCBA Ruiru Open at Ruiru Sports Club, carding a tournament total of two-under-par 217 to secure his first Kenya Amateur Golf Championship title in the three-day WAGR event.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Kabarak University and NCBA launch entrepreneurship training programme

    Kabarak University and NCBA bank have jointly launched a four-month entrepreneurship training programme aimed at equipping local SME entrepreneurs with practical skills, networking opportunities, and global market insights. The initiative is intended to address the high failure rate among local startups by bridging the gap between theory and practical business application.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Casimir Gross scores four goals as NCBA wins Kyambu Cup

    Kenyan international Casimir Gross scored four goals for NCBA in their 6-5.5 victory against Cherokee at the Kyambu Cup tournament held at Timau Sports Club. NCBA recovered from an early deficit to win the match in the final chukka.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. KPA holds second tournament as top polo players compete

    Top polo riders gather at Timau Sports Club for the second competition of Kenya Polo Association's calendar, with matches commencing Friday afternoon. Several players from last weekend's Timau Stores Challenge Cup have registered again, joined by new players, making the event competitive.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 24 May

  1. Samuel Njoroge wins second PGK Equator Tour leg at Thika

    Samuel Njoroge won the second leg of the PGK Equator Tour held at Thika Sports Club, carding 278 (10 under par) to finish atop the leaderboard ahead of Dismas Indiza and Karanga Michael.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Goons loot and vandalise shops during Murang'a demonstrations

    Traders in Murang'a counted losses after goons broke into business premises and looted goods on Monday night, with property worth millions of shillings vandalised and bank branches targeted. The incident occurred as goons clashed with police after demonstrations in Mukuyu market and Kwa Maji area, amid wider countrywide protests that disrupted transport and resulted in over 200 arrests in Nairobi.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Ngatiari, Njeri win at NCBA Golf Series leg 10

    Anthony Ngatiari and Teresia Njeri won the overall categories at the 10th leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series held at Migaa Golf Club, with competitors vying for qualification to the Grand Finale scheduled for November at Karen Country Club.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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